Navigation system
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My Ride: 2009 535xi Touring 6MT, 2001 325i 5MT
Engine: N54, M54
Is there a reason why you wouldn’t get some type of aftermarket MMI box? You have a screen in your car already and it isn’t too difficult, and certainly is cheaper, to have a CarPlay or Android box installed. I have tried a few of them and really like the Mr12Volt system. Joyeauto, Avin, Bimmer-Tech, and others all make systems. I upgraded to CIC and it was a lot of work and I never use it for navigation as the CarPlay from my phone is far superior.
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From: Lanc's UK
My Ride: BMW E61 530D
MMI box
Is there a reason why you wouldn’t get some type of aftermarket MMI box? You have a screen in your car already and it isn’t too difficult, and certainly is cheaper, to have a CarPlay or Android box installed. I have tried a few of them and really like the Mr12Volt system. Joyeauto, Avin, Bimmer-Tech, and others all make systems. I upgraded to CIC and it was a lot of work and I never use it for navigation as the CarPlay from my phone is far superior.
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From: Abbotsford, BC
My Ride: 2009 535xi Touring 6MT, 2001 325i 5MT
Engine: N54, M54
It’s a box that connects between the radio/DVD drive and the screen. It adds things like screen mirroring with your phone and CarPlay. Then you can keep your existing hardware and add new features. Mine was basically plug and play, just needed to remove a few trim pieces from the dashboard as well as the screen and radio/DVD unit.
I have this one, but for CIC.
https://www.mr12volt.com/collections...ts/p2000-cccmd
I used to have this when I had M-ASK (the small screen, no navigation BMW option). This one actually is an Android tablet that replaces your OEM display.
https://avinusa.com/8-8-multimedia-n...1-e63-e64.html
I haven’t used this but I think it’s similar to the first option https://www.bimmer-tech.net/category...y-mmi-retrofit
I have this one, but for CIC.
https://www.mr12volt.com/collections...ts/p2000-cccmd
I used to have this when I had M-ASK (the small screen, no navigation BMW option). This one actually is an Android tablet that replaces your OEM display.
https://avinusa.com/8-8-multimedia-n...1-e63-e64.html
I haven’t used this but I think it’s similar to the first option https://www.bimmer-tech.net/category...y-mmi-retrofit
Last edited by kd7iwp; 10-29-2024 at 06:33 PM.
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From: Lanc's UK
My Ride: BMW E61 530D
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It’s a box that connects between the radio/DVD drive and the screen. It adds things like screen mirroring with your phone and CarPlay. Then you can keep your existing hardware and add new features. Mine was basically plug and play, just needed to remove a few trim pieces from the dashboard as well as the screen and radio/DVD unit.
I have this one, but for CIC.
https://www.mr12volt.com/collections...ts/p2000-cccmd
I used to have this when I had M-ASK (the small screen, no navigation BMW option). This one actually is an Android tablet that replaces your OEM display.
https://avinusa.com/8-8-multimedia-n...1-e63-e64.html
I haven’t used this but I think it’s similar to the first option https://www.bimmer-tech.net/category...y-mmi-retrofit
I have this one, but for CIC.
https://www.mr12volt.com/collections...ts/p2000-cccmd
I used to have this when I had M-ASK (the small screen, no navigation BMW option). This one actually is an Android tablet that replaces your OEM display.
https://avinusa.com/8-8-multimedia-n...1-e63-e64.html
I haven’t used this but I think it’s similar to the first option https://www.bimmer-tech.net/category...y-mmi-retrofit
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